Magazines: 2008 March

Tokyo may be half a world away from our editorial offices. but Tokyoflash’s watches look as though they originated in a distant galaxy. The Shinshoku ($135. tokyoflash.com). for example. would fit right in on the wrist of a Mos Eisley cantina patron. So how does it work? Colored LEDs in the stainless steel bracelet represent hours (red). 15-minute chunks (green) and single minutes (yellow). This one reads 12:54. It may take a moment to get used to. but you’ll never be late for another warp jump again.